Eva Squires (nee Bellinger) 89 of Grafton formerly of Lorain passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 at Main Street Care Center following a long illness. She was born August 31, 1926 in Lorain and was a graduate of Clearview High School. Eva enjoyed gambling especially playing cards and casinos , also the Cleveland Indians , she also enjoyed spending time with family and Loved her nieces and nephews. Survivors include her daughter Mary Jane (Joseph) Taylor of Grafton , son Josef (Debi) of Elyria , step-daughter Madalaine (Doug) Thornsberry of S. Amherst , grandchildren Erika , Jessica , and Alexis , great-grandson Bryson, sisters Jane C. Fletcher of Lorain , Antoinette Ehrlich of Avon , many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack , parents James and Phyllis (nee Sposato) , sisters Sr. Monica (Theresa) Bellinger , Catherine Minnich , brothers Anthony and James. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Wednesday March 9, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria. 440-322-4626 . Closing prayers will be 9:30 AM Thursday March 10 ,2016 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria, Oh 44035. Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick pastor will be the Celebrant. Burial Resthaven Memory Gardens (Avon). Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com